Head of Department Application Pack
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Ysgol Bryn Alyn Church Street Gwersyllt Wrexham LL11 4HD Tel: 01978 720700 Fax: 01978 752889 [email protected] www.ysgolbrynalyn.co.uk Head of Department Application Pack CONTENTS School Overview 2 Useful Information 2 Education 3 Timetable for Application 5 Job Description 5 Personal Specification 10 1 School overview:- Ysgol Bryn Alyn is an English medium co-educational community comprehensive school for pupils aged 11-16. Situated in the village of Gwersyllt 3 miles from Wrexham, 14 from Chester and 45 miles from Manchester. There are good transport links to the North West, Cheshire and Shropshire. Pupils are drawn primarily from 7 local primary/junior schools: Gwersyllt Community Primary, Ysgol Heulfan, St. Mary's, Brymbo, Tanyfron C.P., Black Lane C.P, Pentre Broughton, Ysgol Penrhyn, New Broughton and Brynteg C.P. An increasing number of pupils opt for the school from other areas. The number on roll is presently 701. The school occupies purpose-built accommodation with specialist provision for science, design and technology, P.E., music, information technology and modern languages. Although the number of pupils on roll is rising and expected to continue to do so in the coming years the examination results achieved by the school are falling below the expectations of both the Local Authority and the Governing body. A comprehensive breakdown of examination performance can be found at :- http://mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk/School/6654033?lang=en The school has just been placed into Special Measures by ESTYN, details of the inspection and the full report can be found at:- https://www.estyn.gov.wales/provider/ysgol-bryn-alyn Following the departure of the previous headteacher at the end of the summer 2017, the current school leadership team comprises:- Acting Headteacher , Acting Deputy Headteacher, two Assistant Headteachers and two Associate Assistant Headteachers as well as a Business Manager. In addition to the above, an experienced Headteacher from a nearby secondary school has been seconded 1½ days per week to support the leadership team. Useful Information The school operates on a two week timetable of 6x50min lessons per day:- Warning bell 8.47 a.m. Registration 8.50 - 9.00 a.m. Lesson 1 9.00 - 9.50 a.m. Lesson 2 9.50 - 10.40 a.m. Morning Break 10.40 - 11.00 a.m. Lesson 3 11.00 - 11.50 a.m. Lesson 4 11.50 - 12.40 p.m. Lunch 12.40 - 1.20 p.m. Warning bell 1.18 p.m. Registration/Assembly 1.20 - 1.40 p.m. Lesson 5 1.40 - 2.30 p.m. Lesson 6 2.30 - 3.20 p.m 2 KEY STAGE 3 (Ages 11—13) Years 7, 8 and 9 CORE SUBJECTS English (and Drama) Mathematics Science FOUNDATION SUBJECTS Art Design Technology Food and Textiles Technology Geography French Information Technology History P.E. Music Religious Education Personal & Social Education Welsh KEY STAGE 4 (Ages 14—16) Years 10 and 11 All pupils continue to study the complete range of subjects required by the National Curriculum. They also choose further courses of study to develop their own interests and abilities. CORE SUBJECTS English Language and English Literature Mathematics Science Religious Education P.E. (Statutory non-examination) Personal & Social Education (incorporating Preparation for Working Life) Welsh 3 Science Religious Education P.E. (Statutory non-examination) Personal & Social Education (incorporating Preparation for Working Life) Welsh CHOICES Optional subjects drawn from: Arts: including Art, Music, Media Studies ICT, Business Studies Humanities: History, Geography, Religious Studies French, Welsh Design and Technology: Food Technology, Child Development, Resistant Materials P.E. C.O.P.E. XL Prince’s Trust Skills Challenge Certificate This qualification was introduced into our school curriculum in September 2016, and is studied by KS4 students. It is an overarching qualification based on the core curriculum, followed by all stu- dents and Options chosen to meet their individual needs. 14—19 COLLEGE A variety of extended choices in conjunction with Coleg Cambria and other providers. 4 Timetable for appointment:- Application deadline:- 20th April (12 noon) Shortlisting:- Week commencing 23rd April Shortlisted candidates informed:- 25th or 26th April Interview dates:- Tuesday 1st May If you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Laura Jones (PA to Headteacher) on 01978 720700 or by email to [email protected] 1. INTRODUCTION Job Title: Head of English Department & Literacy (Whole School) Job Purpose: Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, carry out the professional duties of a schoolteacher, as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD). To raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress. To be accountable for student progress and development within the subject area. To develop and enhance the teaching practice of others. To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, rele- vant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the de- partment, in accordance with the aims of the school and the cur- ricular policies. To be accountable for leading, managing and developing the sub- ject/curriculum area. To effectively manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department to support the des- ignated curriculum area. Reporting to: Headteacher and ‘Link Person’ within Leadership group. Responsible for: Teaching staff and other personnel within the department. Liaising with:- Governing Body / Headteacher and other members of Leadership group, other Heads of Department, support staff and relevant staff with cross-school responsibilities, LA representatives, exter- nal agencies and parents. Working Time:- Full time as specified in within the STPCD. Salary/Grade:- TLR 1 2. Teaching To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching, in accord- ance with the duties of a standard scale teacher. 5 3. Operational / To lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and Strategic Planning learning strategies within the department. To be responsible for the day-to-day management, control and operation of course provision with the department, including ef- fective deployment of staff and physical resources. To monitor actively and follow up student progress. To implement school policies and procedures, e.g. Equal Oppor- tunities, Health and Safety, COSHH. To work with colleagues to formulate aims, objectives and strate- gic plans for the department which have coherence and rele- vance to the needs of students and to the aims, objectives and strategic plans of the school. To lead and manage the department, and to ensure that the planning activities of the department reflect the needs of stu- dents within the subject area, SDP/DDP and the aims and objec- tives of the school. To ensure that Health and Safety policies and practices, includ- ing Risk Assessments, throughout the Department are in-line with national requirements and are updated where necessary, therefore liaising with the school's Health and Safety Officer. 4. Curriculum Provision To liaise with the Leadership team to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective cur- riculum programme, which complements the School Development Plan. To be accountable for the development and delivery of the sub- ject area. 5. Curriculum To lead curriculum development for the whole department. Development To keep up to date with national developments in the subject area and teaching practice and methodology. To monitor actively and respond to curriculum development and initiatives at national, regional and local levels. To be responsible for the development of Key Skills within the subject area. 6. Whole School To provide whole school development programme to improve lev- els of literacy across the school. Responsibilities With the Learning Support faculty, liaise with feeder Primary schools regarding the levels of attainment and expected progress as pupils transfer from Primary to Secondary school. Year 7—Year 11, closely monitor and report regularly on the Lit- eracy progress of all pupils across the school from entry into the school. 6 Year 7—Year 11, closely monitor and report regularly on the Lit- eracy progress of pupils in the ‘Groups’, e.g. eFSM. Identify pupils at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 who are under- performing and implement effective plans of action to support those pupils and secure improvement. Ensure good progress is made by pupils in the National Literacy tests. Provide whole school briefings/training as required. 6. Staffing To work with the Leadership team to ensure that staff develop- ment needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs. To take responsibility for own professional development as agreed with the Leadership team. To be responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of the Department's technicians/support staff. To undertake Performance Management Review(s) and to act as Team Leader for a group of staff within / beyond the designated department. To make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent liaising with the Assistant Headteacher as appropriate. To participate in the selection processes for teaching posts when required and to ensure effective induction of NQTs and other new staff, in line with WAG, LA and school procedures. To promote teamwork and to motivate staff to ensure effective working relations. To participate in the school’s ITT programme, as appropriate. To be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the designated department and act as a positive role model. 7. Quality Assurance To be fully involved in the process of the setting of targets within the department, and to work towards their achievement. To establish common standards of practice within the department and develop the effectiveness of teaching and learning styles in all subject areas within the department. To implement school self - evaluation procedures, including les- son observation, and to ensure adherence to those within the de- partment.